School Of Social Sciences And PsychologyHuman Services Intervention StrategiesWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400193.4
Discipline: HUMAN WELFARE STUDIES AND SERVICES NEC
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in one of the following courses: 1665 Bachelor of Community Welfare, 1666 Bachelor of Social Work, 1709 Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice, 1713 Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/Bachelor of Social Work, 1735 Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies, 1874 Postgraduate Bridging Program (Social Work), 2767 Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/Bachelor of Laws or 6027 Diploma in Social Science/Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies.
About this Unit
This is an introductory unit which examines underlying theories of social welfare work, community work, youth work and international social development. Students will explore the ideological underpinnings of theories and discourses in the human services, particularly with regard to the impact of poverty, inequity and the experience of vulnerable populations. The contribution of other disciplines to knowledge and practice in these fields of practice will also be examined. This unit will focus on developing beginning skills in working with individuals (casework), working with groups, community work and working in human service organisations as a member of a team.